April
28,
2025
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
signed
veteran
free-agent
wide
receiver
Robert
Woods
to
a
one-year,
$2
million
deal
on
Monday,
sources
told
NFL
Network's
Ian
Rapoport.
Woods
will
give
the
Steelers
a
new
target
and
a
strong
locker-room
read more...
April 28, 2025
Chicago White Sox infielder
Nick Maton cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Maton will remain with the White Sox despite recently being designated for assignment and losing his spot on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old will continue to serve as infield depth in the minors for the Pale Hose. He appeared in 23 games for Chicago to open the 2025 season and went 9-for-52 (.173) with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI, five runs scored, nine walks and 18 strikeouts. The former seventh-round selection by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017 out of Lincoln Land Community College is well off the fantasy radar and has a .202/.302/.354 career slash line with a .655 OPS, 17 home runs and 67 RBI in 207 games played.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
April 28, 2025
Chicago White Sox infielder
Josh Rojas (toe) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Rojas will be playing in his first game since suffering a hairline fracture in his right big toe back in the middle of March during spring training. When the 30-year-old veteran is fully cleared from his toe injury and is activated from the injured list, he's expected to serve as Chicago's primary second baseman. The left-handed-hitting infielder is useful in AL-only leagues due to his multi-position eligibility, but he offers little fantasy upside with his bat. Rojas hit .225/.304/.336 with eight home runs, 31 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 142 games last year with the Seattle Mariners and holds a .685 career OPS with only 34 long balls and 189 RBI in six MLB seasons. Defense at second and third base is Rojas' primary calling card.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
April 28, 2025
Chicago White Sox left-hander
Tyler Gilbert will serve as the team's opener for Tuesday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. This will be Gilbert's third straight appearance in the opener role for the White Sox, with the 31-year-old southpaw throwing two shutout innings with a walk and three strikeouts his last two times out, both against the Athletics. Gilbert hasn't been good outside of his two opening assignments, surrendering five earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out eight in 5 2/3 relief innings. Right-hander
Bryse Wilson is expected to be Chicago's bulk reliever on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Neither Gilbert, nor Wilson should be considered by those looking for sleeper streamers this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
April 28, 2025
Miami Marlins left-hander
Ryan Weathers (forearm) had a successful first minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Single-A Jupiter, tossing three scoreless and hitless innings with no walks and six strikeouts. Weathers looked good in his first rehab outing and will now likely be moved up to Double-A or Triple-A for his next rehab start. The 25-year-old southpaw has been on the 15-day injured list since the 2025 regular season started, but he might need only one or two more rehab outings before the Marlins look to activate him and return him to their starting rotation. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues should think about scooping Weathers up if he's available on your waiver wire. He has breakout potential if he can stay healthy after going 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA (4.11 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with 80 strikeouts and 24 walks in 16 starts covering 86 2/3 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
April 28, 2025
The Detroit Tigers sent right-hander
Keider Montero back to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday after his spot start in a doubleheader on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. In his third start of the year over the weekend, Montero gave up only one earned run on four hits while walking two and striking out two in 4 1/3 innings for a no-decision. It was the 24-year-old's best start of the season against a tough opponent, but he'll now head back to the farm to serve as rotation depth for the big-league squad. Montero fanned eight hitters in five innings in his season debut on April 16 against the Milwaukee Brewers but also allowed five earned runs. He has so far been up and down in three starts in 2025 after going 6-6 with a 4.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 77:31 K:BB in 98 1/3 innings in his rookie year in 2024. Montero will be a streamer for those in AL-only leagues if/when he makes another start in Detroit.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 28, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander
Steven Matz will draw the start in Wednesday's game against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. It will be Matz's second start of the year, and he'll be pitching on three days of rest after getting two outs out of the bullpen on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw has pitched well for the Red Birds early on in 2025 -- he's allowed four earned runs on 15 hits (no homers) while walking only three and striking out 14 in 20 innings, but he'll still be a pretty volatile streaming option in a hitter-friendly ballpark this week. In his lone start this year on April 16 against the Houston Astros, Matz got the win by giving up just one earned run in five innings while walking none and striking out five.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Daniel Guerrero
April 28, 2025
Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder
Kris Bryant (back) will have "follow-up scans" on his back after visiting with Dr. Robert Watkins on Monday, according to general manager Bill Schmidt. The result of Bryant's follow-up scans will guide the team through the next steps of Bryant's hopeful return. Bryant made it only 11 games with the Rockies in 2025 before landing on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with lumbar degenerative disc disease. The 33-year-old has essentially been injured ever since he joined the Rockies for the 2022 season and hasn't played in more than 80 games in a single year since then. He started out this year going 6-for-39 (.154) with no homers, two doubles, an RBI, two walks and 13 strikeouts before getting hurt yet again. At this point, the four-time All-Star and former MVP could be looking at a career-ending injury if he cannot bounce back and return at some point this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
April 28, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher
Gary Sanchez (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with right-wrist inflammation and selected the contract of catcher
Maverick Handley from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. With Sanchez going on the shelf, Handley will provide catching depth for the O's behind starter
Adley Rutschman for the time being. Sanchez has not been on the fantasy radar, even in two-catcher leagues, in 2025. The veteran Dominican backstop went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts over the weekend in two games against the Detroit Tigers and has gone 3-for-30 with four RBI, a run scored, one walk and 12 strikeouts in his first 12 games for the O's in 2025. The two-time All-Star will not have much fantasy appeal in Baltimore once he returns unless Rutschman misses time with an injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Tomoyuki Sugano entered this game with the lowest strikeout percentage of any qualified starting pitcher. However, Sugano had his swing-and-miss stuff going during Monday's game against the New York Yankees. The right-hander tossed five shutout innings, allowing five hits, and striking out a career-high eight batters in the win. The 35-year-old has been a viable option posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 17/6 K/BB ratio across six starts this season. His next start will come against the Kansas City Royals at home. Sugano is worth a look as a deep league or AL-only option heading into that game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April
28,
2025
Baltimore
Orioles
manager
Brandon
Hyde
said
that
right-handed
reliever
Andrew
Kittredge
(knee)
will
throw
a
live
batting
practice
session
on
Wednesday.
It
will
be
the
first
time
that
Kittredge
will
face
live
hitters
since
having
read more...
April 28, 2025
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher
Emilio Pagan was called upon to protect a two-run lead against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The right-hander didn't need to do much work as he notched in eighth save of the season on seven pitches. Pagan has a 2.51 ERA, 0.49 WHIP, and 14/2 K/BB ratio with eight saves in nine attempts this season. He deserves to be rostered in all fantasy formats where saves matter.
Alexis Diaz figures to be in the mix for saves, but pitched the eighth inning on Monday. It looks like the Reds are going to keep riding with Pagan until he gives them a reason otherwise.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April
28,
2025
Baltimore
Orioles
manager
Brandon
Hyde
said
that
right-hander
Tyler
Wells
(elbow)
will
throw
a
bullpen
session
on
Friday.
It
will
be
the
first
time
that
Wells
has
thrown
off
a
mound
since
he
had
UCL
read more...
April 28, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III (pelvis) is officially active for Monday's meeting with the Rockets. He also won't be on a minutes restriction. The veteran had 25 points and five steals in Game 1. Yet, he suffered a pelvic contusion the following contest, limiting him to only seven minutes and keeping him off the floor for Game 3. With Butler back in the lineup,
Jonathan Kuminga will likely head back to the bench, possibly even falling out of the rotation altogether.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 28, 2025
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher
Nick Martinez looked good on the mound during Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander gave up a run early, but settled down nicely after that. Martinez tossed six innings, allowing one earned run on five hits while striking out three batters in the win. Martinez hasn't been great on the mound this season, but has allowed two earned runs or less in each of his last two starts. He'll take a 4.68 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 26/11 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Washington Nationals. Martinez is worth a look in deep leagues or NL-only formats ahead of that start.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander
Kyle Bradish (elbow) threw another bullpen session on Monday. Bradish has been throwing bullpens for around two weeks, so he could be cleared to take the next step soon and face live hitters in his recovery from Tommy John surgery last June. Still, the 28-year-old has a long ways to go in his rehab and isn't expected to be a starting-rotation option for Baltimore until after the All-Star break in mid-July. When he returns, he'll be a shaky fantasy streamer and could struggle with his command initially while most likely being on an innings restriction. The former fourth-rounder of the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 out of New Mexico State had a 2.81 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 221 strikeouts and 59 walks in 38 starts since the start of the 2023 season, but we'll be tempering our expectations in the second half in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander
Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat, triceps), who was shifted to the 60-day injured list on Monday, hasn't started throwing yet. Things have gone from bad to worse for Rodriguez through the first month of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old former top prospect started the year on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow and then recently was diagnosed with a mild right-lat strain after he was scratched from a bullpen session earlier this month. The Orioles hope that Rodriguez will resume throwing in a couple of weeks, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return until June in a best-case scenario. A lat injury ended his season early last year as well in what was a strong campaign. Fantasy managers that drafted Rodriguez before his injury need to hang tight and keep him stashed in an IL spot.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
April 28, 2025
New York Mets third baseman
Mark Vientos had a nice day at the plate during Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Vientos has been hot with the bat lately as he took a five-game hitting streak into Monday's contest. He was able to single and extend that streak, but he also smashed a three-run home run off infielder
Amed Rosario who was pitching in the ninth inning. It wasn't too impressive of a homer considering it was off a meatball thrown by a non-pitcher, but fantasy managers will take the points. Vientos is hitting over .300 during the last two weeks and deserves to be rostered in most fantasy formats.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April 28, 2025
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He was on the floor for Game 1, finishing with two points, five boards, and two blocks. However, the veteran has missed the last three games. If Stewart is unavailable for a fourth-straight contest,
Dennis Schroder and
Malik Beasley should see more action from off the bench, with the duo combining for 19 points in Game 4.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April
28,
2025
Baltimore
Orioles
outfielder
Colton
Cowser
(thumb),
who
was
moved
to
the
60-day
injured
list
on
Monday,
has
not
been
cleared
for
baseball
activities
but
is
doing
better
as
he
recovers
from
a
fractured
left
thumb,
according
read more...
April 28, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Griffin Canning continued his strong start to the season during Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander earned his fourth win of the season as he tossed five scoreless innings in this one. He gave up four hits, walked three batters, and struck out five batters while throwing 90 pitches on Monday. It wasn't a great performance, but Canning has been a viable fantasy option lately. He has allowed one earned run or less in four of his last five starts. He'll take a 2.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 31/14 K/BB ratio into his next start against the St. Louis Cardinals.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander
Zach Eflin (lat) is scheduled to throw his second bullpen session on Tuesday. Eflin threw his first bullpen session last Friday after landing on the 15-day injured list back on April 9 with a strained right lat. The 31-year-old veteran continues to make progress and could be cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment if he has another successful bullpen on Tuesday. The former 33rd overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2012 had allowed six earned runs while walking just one and striking out eight in 18 innings over his first three starts this year with Baltimore before getting hurt. Eflin was much better for fantasy managers last year after he was traded from Tampa to the O's, and he had picked up where he left off. He is a control artist that keeps hitters off balance, but his drop in strikeout rate is concerning for his overall fantasy upside.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
April 28, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's postseason matchup with the Clippers. The 2018 No. 14 overall pick injured his shoulder earlier in the series. Fortunately, it hasn't kept him off the floor.
Russell Westbrook (foot) is questionable for this one after missing Game 4 on Saturday night. While that could keep the door open for Porter to see at least 40 minutes of work, he has only averaged 10.5 points in four playoff meetings against Los Angeles.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 28, 2025
New York Mets outfielder
Brandon Nimmo put together an unbelievable performance against the Washington Nationals on Monday. Nimmo was quiet at the plate until blasting a three-run home run off
Colin Poche in the sixth inning. He followed that up with a grand slam in the seventh inning. Nimmo wasn't done there as he smacked a two-RBI double in the eighth inning. Nimmo finished his day 4-for-6 with two home runs, a double, and nine RBI in the win over the Nats. Nimmo tied Carlos Delgado for the most runs batted in during a single game in Mets history. It has been a quiet start to the season for Nimmo, but maybe this is a sign that he's going to turn things around.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
April 28, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Kyle Gibson (back) will make his 2025 season debut and start on Tuesday at Camden Yards against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Gibson will be cleared to make his season debut against a tough opponent despite dealing with some minor back tightness in his final start in the minor leagues with High-A Aberdeen. After signing with Baltimore late in spring training, the 37-year-old veteran stayed in the minors to build up his arm at the start of the 2025 season. In his three starts with Aberdeen and Triple-A Norfolk, he allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits while walking two and striking out 13 in 12 innings. Gibson's first start against the Yankees this week won't be the time to jump right in and stream him in fantasy, but he can be an innings-eater and streamer in AL-only leagues now that he has rejoined the O's rotation.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
April 28, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers. The 36-year-old was limited to only eight minutes in Game 3 because of foot inflammation, an injury that caused him to miss Game 4 on Saturday. However, Westbrook's absence didn't allow anyone else to see more action, with
Peyton Watson the only player to see over 10 minutes from off the bench. Instead, all five starters logged at least 42 minutes. If Westbrook remains out, the starting lineup should continue to get all the work they can handle, assuming
Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder), who is probable, gets the green light to suit up.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 28, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever
Blake Treinen (forearm) will be shut down for a to be determined amount of time. The Dodgers are in no rush to bring Treinen back to the major-league bullpen, and they shouldn't given how many capable arms they have. The 36-year-old veteran was placed on the 15-day injured list back on April 19 with tightness in his right forearm. He will not return to the Dodgers when he's eligible to come off the IL later this week. Before his injury, Treinen had allowed three earned runs on eight hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 10 in eight innings of relief. He also had two saves. For however long Treinen remains away from the Dodgers, right-hander
Evan Phillips should have a bigger role as a late-inning setup man before
Kirby Yates and closer
Tanner Scott.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Matthew Moreno
April
28,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
right-hander
Tyler
Glasnow
(shoulder)
is
being
placed
on
the
15-day
injured
list
on
Monday
with
what
the
Dodgers
are
calling
right-shoulder
inflammation,
according
to
The
Athletic's
Fabian
Ardaya.
Glasnow
is
also
dealing
with
read more...
April 28, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Triston McKenzie cleared waivers and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Monday. With no other teams around MLB wanting to take a chance on McKenzie, the 27-year-old former 42nd overall pick in 2015 will likely head to Columbus' starting rotation in the minors. Cleveland designated the skinny right-hander for assignment after he allowed seven earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking seven and striking out four in 5 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. McKenzie had a 2.96 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with a career-high 190 strikeouts in 2022, but he hasn't been able to replicate that performance since. He had an ERA over 5.00 for the second straight season in 2024 and was sent down to the minors, where he continued to struggle. McKenzie will be looking to rediscover his 2022 form but will likely return to the bullpen if he makes it back to the bigs.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Zack Meisel
April 28, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Trevor Stephan (elbow) is scheduled to start throwing in games at some time in May out of the team's spring training complex in Arizona. The Arizona Complex League Opening Day starts this Saturday. Stephan had UCL reconstruction on his right elbow last March and was forced to miss the entire 2024 season. The 29-year-old began the 2025 campaign on the injured list but will soon begin facing live hitters as he works his way back for a potential June return in Cleveland. By the second half of the season, Stephan could be an important bullpen piece for the Guardians after going 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA (3.56 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, two saves, 75 strikeouts and 26 walks in 68 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. He had a career-best 2.69 ERA and three saves for the team in 2022. In addition to two saves last year, Stephan had 30 holds.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Guardians Prospective
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